3 Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) jobs

Join our growing EP program at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top dozen medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report, "America's Best Hospitals." UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care, as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.  UWMC has an outstanding opportunity for a  CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST in the EP Lab, full-time (100%) .  Responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring and circulating diagnostic and complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Case types include diagnostic EP studies, ablations (SVT, AVNRT, Afib, Aflutter, VT) and device implantations.  Responsibilities include: Instructs and prepares patients for cardiac procedures, including patching, prepping and draping. Selects appropriate equipment and supplies to use for procedure. Safely and correctly operates radiographic equipment; currently we have three room with both GE and Philips imaging. Collects hemodynamic data and maintains an accurate procedure log using a variety of equipment, including CardioLab and EPIC. Willing to learn to operate equipment, including CARTO, Precision, Cryo, MicroPace and others. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes safety and patient comfort. Inputs patient charges, maintains accurate inventory and assists in the evaluation of new products. Participates in the education and competency training of other staff and fellows. Performs quality control testing on a variety of equipment. Signs up for EP Lab ‘late stay’ (there is no “Call” in the EP Lab) in accordance with department policy to ensure some predictability in completing the cases each day. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position provides opportunities  to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment.  As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.  For detailed information on Benefits for this position,  click here.

* Performs all duties with proficiencies in areas of clinical and technical expertise. Incorporates positive attitude, team building and leadership skills in providing patient care. Provides complete documentation and hemodynamic monitoring of patients during procedures. Meets pre/post procedural care of the patient including patient education. Successfully removes arterial and venous sheaths. Circulates in room during all catheterization/EP procedures and anticipates physicians needs and assists during catheterization/EP procedures to include scrub assistant, preparation of specialized interventional and diagnostic equipment. * Under physician direction, performs x-ray contrast injections, stabilizes guide wires, catheters and devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Sets up, prepares, and operates and troubleshoots intra aortic balloon pumps. Demonstrates a strong knowledge base of technical equipment in area of specialty and communicates inventory needs to Director. Reviews, updates, and participates in inservice related to new equipment and technology and maintains a positive interaction with medical device vendors. Functions as a clinical and technical resource for cath lab personnel and demonstrates clinical and technical expertise. * Maintains level of expertise through an ongoing educational process and shares knowledge obtained with cath lab personnel. Assists physicians in the interpretation of special and complex invasive imaging (ie. IVUS/coronary doppler) Performs minor maintenance and quality assurance of equipment and devices in the laboratory. Cooperates with Biomedical Dept. upkeep and quality assurance of radiographic, hemodynamic and other equipment. Demonstrates effective leadership skills while interacting with cath lab personnel. Supports departmental goals by facilitating change and providing feedback or constructive criticism to cath lab management. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performs all duties with proficiencies in areas of clinical and technical expertise. Incorporates positive attitude, team building and leadership skills in providing patient care. The EP technologist has the knowledge skills and training to assist the physician in all Electrophysiology procedures, invasive and non-invasive, including, but not limited to EP Studies, Mapping, Ablations, Pacemakers, ICD's, lead and pocket replacement/revisions, and loop insertions. Provides complete documentation and hemodynamic monitoring of patients during procedures. Meets pre/post procedural care of the patient including patient education. Successfully removes arterial and venous sheaths. Circulates in room during all EP procedures and monitoring of EKG and documentation of patients; anticipates physicians needs and assists during EP procedures to include scrub assistant, preparation of specialized interventional and diagnostic equipment. Under physician direction, demonstrates a strong knowledge base of technical equipment in area of specialty and communicates inventory needs. Reviews, updates, and participates in inservice related to new equipment and technology and maintains a positive interaction with medical device vendors. Functions as a clinical and technical resource for EP lab personnel and demonstrates clinical and technical expertise. Maintains level of expertise through an ongoing educational process and shares knowledge obtained with EP lab personnel. Assists physicians in the interpretation of special and complex invasive imaging Performs minor maintenance and quality assurance of equipment and devices in the laboratory. Cooperates with Biomedical Dept. upkeep and quality assurance of radiographic, hemodynamic and other equipment. Demonstrates effective leadership skills while interacting with EP lab personnel. Supports departmental goals by facilitating change and providing feedback or constructive criticism to EP lab management. May on demand float to Cardiac Catheterization Lab and/or holding area. Performs other related duties as assigned.